Job ID: 1797256
Reference Code: DL-Accounts-Payable Specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for direct hire opportunities in the Seattle, WA area. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys keeping financial operations accurate, organized, and running smoothly.
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will support full-cycle AP processes, high-volume invoice processing, vendor communication, payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end close support. This is a great opportunity to join a professional accounting environment where accuracy, teamwork, reliability, and strong communication are valued.
Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative workplace with supportive leadership, organized processes, and opportunities to contribute to the efficiency of the accounting function. This role offers exposure to a variety of business environments, including manufacturing, distribution, construction, healthcare, professional services, technology, and corporate operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment preparation.
- Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documentation.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor inquiries, and payment issues in a timely manner.
- Maintain vendor records, reconcile vendor statements, and support accurate payment processing.
- Assist with weekly or bi-weekly check runs, ACH payments, wire payments, accruals, and month-end close activities.
- Maintain organized electronic documentation and support audit requests as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $52,000 to $62,400 per year.
- Employment type: Direct hire.
- Location: Seattle, WA.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing from invoice receipt through payment.
- Support high-volume invoice processing while maintaining accuracy and compliance with AP procedures.
- Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and assist with month-end close.
- Maintain organized AP records and support internal reporting and audit requests.
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience required.
- 3 to 5 years of accounting or accounts payable experience preferred for this opportunity level.
- Experience processing high-volume invoices in a fast-paced accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable best practices, approvals, coding, matching, and payment workflows.
- Experience with ERP or accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills preferred, including sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and vendor relationship skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, construction, logistics, or professional services environments.
- Prior experience supporting ACH, wire, and check payment processing.
- Familiarity with month-end accruals and audit documentation.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new accounting systems, workflows, and team environments.